Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - April 18, 1830

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Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz

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April 18, 1830

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Author:
Rebecca Gratz
Recipient:
Maria Gist Gratz

Summary

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, expressing her excitement for Maria's family's upcoming visit, discusses Hazan Isaac Leeser's literary efforts and a fatal duel that occured in Philadelphia, and updates her on the health and travels of family and friends.

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Origin:
Philadelphia, PA
Destination:
Lexington, KY
Extent:
Letter. 1 sheet.
Language:
English
Identifier:
RGC0324
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American Jewish Historical Society
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Gratz, Rebecca. Personal_communicationto Maria Gratz. 1830. “Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - April 18, 1830”. Digital Document. Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - April 18, 1830. Rebecca Gratz Correspondence, April 18. American Jewish Historical Society. https://grayzel.gratz.edu/rgc/rebecca-gratz-maria-gist-gratz-67.

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